NPD41 - Climate change and dual-use infrastructures and technologies in the Arctic

Due to the significant lack of infrastructures, dual-use of technology and infrastructure are common in the Arctic. Several airports, telecommunication networks and defence facilities are currently used for both civilian and military purposes. With the changing environment, both at the International level and with climate changes, several risks are facing those dual-use infrastructures. The risk of seeing new technologies and infrastructures being used by rivals, such as China, must be assessed ; erosion and permafrost thaw already impact airstrips, used by military and civilians, and roads, used by mining companies and Arctic communities.  

This session intends to bring together researchers analyzing the deployment of dual-use technology and infrastructures in the Arctic region. Case studies, lessons learned, and best practices centered on the use of dual-use technology/infrastructure are welcomed. Further, the session will focus on analyzing factors that hinder dual-use technology in the Arctic region. 

Co-Chairs: Magali Vullierme, Observatoire de la politique et de la sécurité de l'Arctique 

Michael Delaunay, Observatoire de la politique et de la sécurité de l'Arctique 

Mathieu Landriault, Observatoire de la politique et de la sécurité de l'Arctique